Australian Business Migration: Investment & Innovation Pathways
What is business Visa?
Your Success Depends on Your Points Score!
Business Visa Pathways: Strategic Stream
Visa 188A: Business Innovation Stream
- Establish Commercial Operations
- AUD $1.25M Asset Threshold
- Pathway to Permanent 888
Visa 188C: Significant Investor Stream
- AUD $5M Investment Mandate
- No Age Limitation
- Reduced English Requirements
Visa 888: Permanent Business Migration
- Permanent Residence Grant
- Post-Provisional Period Conversion
- Comprehensive Settlement Rights
⚠️ Migration Policies Change Frequently
Don't wait! Points thresholds and occupation lists are regularly updated. What's eligible today might not be tomorrow. Secure your application now with expert guidance.
Your Roadmap to Business Visa
1. Financial Eligibility Review
2. State Sponsorship Strategy
3. Business Plan Development
4. Asset Verification Process
5. Application Filing
6. Permanent Visa Transition
Manage provisional period: business setup, investment compliance, residence tracking, reporting. Prepare Subclass 888 with business success or investment maintenance proof.
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Client Feedback
I would like to thank Mr. Nasir Nawaz from The Migration Agent for his excellent guidance and support throughout my student visa process.
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I highly recommend The Migration Agent and especially Mr. Nasir Nawaz to anyone looking for reliable and trustworthy migration consultancy services.
Thank you once again for your great help and support.
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Me and my partner went to The Migration when we were extremely stuck and out of options and had spent a lot of money and wasted time with no hope in sight. Nasir sir was not only hopeful but also acted as a guide in our journey towards Permanent Residency. No doubt the process wasn’t easy and at one point we were preparing to pack up and fly back. However, the team didn't give up. Turab bhai went above and beyond, staying in contact even while he was overseas, and working tirelessly often making midnight submissions.
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Muhammad Zia Ullah
By the Grace of Allah, my family and I have successfully received our permanent residency, and I am truly grateful to The Migration team for their outstanding service. Special thanks to Nasir Ali Nawaz and Manhal Dandachi for their professionalism, expertise, and constant support throughout the process. The journey was smooth, stress-free, and handled with great care. I highly recommend The Migration to anyone seeking trustworthy and knowledgeable migration consultants.
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They guided me through every step of my student visa application for Australia, ensuring all documentation was accurate and submitted on time. What truly stood out was their attention to detail and willingness to answer all my questions patiently.
Thanks to their expertise, my visa was approved faster than expected, and the process felt smooth and stress-free. I can't thank them enough for making what could have been a complicated journey so straightforward.
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Business Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Requirements vary by stream: assets, turnover, ownership, points, and state endorsement. All require medical examinations, character verification, wealth source authentication, and state government approval.
Assess finances, determine optimal stream, calculate points, develop business plan, secure state endorsement, lodge Subclass 188, maintain operations, apply Subclass 888.
Permanent residence visa for Subclass 188 holders completing provisional requirements: business operation or investment maintenance. Grants Medicare, unrestricted work, and a citizenship pathway.
Yes, spouse and dependent children under 18 or 18-23 studying full-time are included. All must satisfy health and character requirements independently.
Direct permanent pathway ceased in March 2021. Existing holders retain permanent residence. New applicants use a two-stage process: provisional 188, then permanent 888.
Subclass 188: 12-30 months. Subclass 888: 18-24 months. Total: 4-6 years, including a 2-4 year provisional operational period. Premium pathway: 12-24 months.
$5M total: $500K venture capital, $1.5M emerging companies, $3M diversified funds. Maintained for four years through ASIC-regulated managers. Returns remain yours.
188A: no minimum, maintain business involvement. 188C: only 160 days over four years cumulative. 188B: active investment management involvement required throughout.